National Park · Kenya
Saiwa Swamp National Park
Saiwa Swamp National Park is a national park in Kenya, established in 1974.
National Park · Kenya
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Kenya |
| Established | 1974 |
| Coordinates | 1.1000° N, 35.1167° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Saiwa Swamp National Park
Saiwa Swamp National Park is located near Kitale, in Trans-Nzoia County, Rift Valley Province, Kenya. It is the smallest national park in Kenya, only 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi), and was created as a habitat for the Sitatunga, a rare aquatic antelope. There is a variety of wildlife at the park, including trees, birds, insects and reptiles.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Eldoret International Airport (EDL) · Eldoret, Kenya · 48.8 miles away
- Kisumu International Airport (KIS) · Kisumu, Kenya · 86.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Saiwa Swamp National Park?
Saiwa Swamp National Park is in Kenya (1.1000° N, 35.1167° E).
When was Saiwa Swamp National Park established?
Saiwa Swamp National Park was established in 1974, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1636810 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saiwa_Swamp_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).